Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Little Mountain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Little Mountain Elementary School's student population of 387 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Little Mountain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Mountain Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1426 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
58%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
32%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Little Mountain Elementary School is ranked #1426 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Little Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Little Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Little Mountain Elementary School?
387 students attend Little Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Little Mountain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Mountain Elementary School?
Little Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Little Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Little Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Little Mountain Elementary School part of?
Little Mountain Elementary School is part of Mount Vernon School District.
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